Guides & Tours in Courchevel 1850 — 5 of Our Favourites

Make the most of each powder day. If you want to explore the true terrain of the mountain, learn how to ski across powder and ride the line of the season, they are there to help.

They offer sessions for those that are just starting to explore off-piste through to those that already have plenty of experience and want to find the best powder spots in the valley.

All their mountain guides are fully qualified and have plenty of experience in the local terrain. They all speak English (other languages are also available) so you can relax and communicate with ease.

This company take safety seriously. That’s why when you book one of their off-piste and guiding lessons, they offer helmets and protective padding, transceivers, shovels, probes and ABS bags completely free of charge. At this school, they know how to handle the mountain with care.

FT Outdoors will take you on a thrilling off-piste adventure where you will get to discover remote areas and ski in fresh powder away from all the crowds. Skiers and snowboarders wanting to go off-piste should be confident on both red and black runs.

Their fully qualified guides and off-piste specialists have years of experience which helps minimise risk. To further ensure your safety, they provide small backpacks containing an avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel for each off-piste client. ABS backpacks are also available upon request for a small additional fee.

With FT Outdoors you don't have to worry about any communication barriers, they have some British guides as well as instructors who speak Russian, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and German. There will also be no waiting around in lift queues, their clients have the fantastic advantage of lift line priority.

The perfect sport for a skier or non-skier you can head out with Yann who will show you the mountains and areas around Courchevel or La Tania.

Available for a half day or for a full day. Alternatively try a snow shoe hike at night time and enjoy a stop in an igloo to warm up with a glass of vin chaud.

If you are in Courchevel in the summer time head out on a hike and let the guide show you the glorious mountain views and summer scenery.

With a range of courses for all ages and abilities, the instructors of the Bureau des Guides in Courchevel will coach and encourage you on the indoor rock face of this great facility.

For more information about indoor climbing or to book a lesson or a session then please make a booking enquiry.

No experience needed: If you can walk, you can snowshoe!

This is a great opportunity to explore beautiful, remote parts of the mountain and take in the unspoilt scenery.

Laurence will pick you up at your hotel or chalet, where you will set off together. She can tailor the walks to suit your needs or timings, so if you have a question please ask!

Tea, cookies, snowshoes, poles, and transport are provided.

Please note that Laurence only runs private group snowshoe trips for one to four people, rather than open tours. You can join her for a morning, afternoon or full day walk.